Studies suggest sexual education does not promote sexual promiscuity

The Reproductive Health (RH) law, currently under debate in the Supreme Court, will certainly have many implications oh health, social norms, and the economy. Many people are concerned that the RH law will facilitate sexual initiation or the onset of first sexual experience. But according to data, Filipinos are having sex earlier than their Asian neighbors such as Vietnam and Taiwan. On average, Filipinos have their first sexual encounter a while after they turn 17. This is still older than many developed countries. This indicator is not conclusive but shows that even without the RH law and more funding for sexual education, Filipinos are generally above the regional average in terms of sexual debut. There are also other scientific studies that suggest there is no basis for the fear that sexual education will promote sex and promiscuity.

 

For the full details, read Anton Avanceña’s piece on Rappler.